BPI has recently declared that its original BPI Mobile app will cease to be accessible by Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
This announcement comes after several months have passed since the launch of the overhauled version of their online banking application in March.
During this interim period, the old BPI Mobile app has continued to coexist, allowing customers to utilize it as they normally would. Notably, the previous app became unsearchable in both the App Store and Play Store if uninstalled.
It’s worth noting that BPI had initially intended to deactivate the old app by September 30, 2023, but it appears this plan did not come to fruition as expected.
In their latest advisory, BPI encourages users to relish the seamless mobile banking experience offered by their new BPI app. For iOS users who have already made the transition to the new app, there may be a prompt to re-register their devices and re-enable the convenient “Mobile Key” feature.
The new BPI app introduces an innovative authentication method called “SMS Secure,” which seamlessly connects the app to the user’s specific mobile device. Additionally, it offers the hassle-free “Mobile Key” function, eliminating the need to enter a one-time PIN for every transaction within the new app.
Here is BPI’s video showcasing their new app:
